Olivia A. Tom of Makawao has been named as a recipient of a 2026 college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Tom, a Seabury Hall student, received a National Merit Creighton University Scholarship, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The scholarship is part of the National ...
Registration is open for Hoaaina Stewardship Day from 8 a.m. to noon June 13 at Kahaluu Bay and Beach Park. Hosted by the Kohala Center, the free program invites community members of all ages to learn about the cultural and environmental significance of Kahaluu through guided activities focused on stewardship, observation and local history. Participants will explore coastal ecosystems, learn about Kahaluu as a culturally significant place and take part in shoreline and optional in-water activities. Those planning to join the in-water portion are encouraged to bring snorkel ...
The University of Hawaii has named former Rainbow Warrior All-American Joshua Walker as the new head coach of the Rainbow Wahine volleyball program. Athletics Director Matt Elliott introduced the program’s new coach Friday. Walker becomes the fourth head coach in program history and ...
NAPA–United Auto Parts and Restaurant Matsu were named as this year’s Business Award recipients at the 24th annual Maui Matsuri festival. The companies were recognized for their long-standing service to the community during the May 23 festival at the University of Hawaii Maui College ...
Gov. Josh Green has signed an emergency proclamation authorizing the Hawaii National Guard to activate Operation Hoʻopauahi, a statewide wildfire response program running through Nov. 30. The initiative keeps three military helicopters ready to assist county and state firefighters with aerial firefighting missions. A CH-47F Chinook and an HH-60 Blackhawk will be stationed on Oahu, while a second Blackhawk will be based in Hilo. The proclamation also allows the National Guard to quickly provide evacuation, traffic control and security support during emergencies. Last year, ...
Touring today with longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson, the Grammy-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire is the subject of the new documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That’s the Weight of the World),” which debuts on Sunday on HBO. Directed by ...
